2014-2018 Mazda 3 Rear Coil Spring Replacement

00:36 - The issue and what is wrong
01:36 - Let’s get started!
02:18 - Remove sway bar end links and rear angle sensor from suspension
06:01 - Getting it back together
08:49 - Reattach the ancillary pieces
09:07 - Double check your work!
Video short that demonstrates how to replace the repair coil springs on a 3rd generation (BN/BM 2014-2018) Mazda 3. Coil spring failures on these cars are quite common due to water and salt building up on the lower spring mount. Word of caution that when you're replacing the rear springs that there is a very high chance that you may need to also replace the rear sway bar end links either from wear/age or due to excessive corrosion that hinders the removal of the end links unless they're destructively removed.

[@airakalanr]

Really good video. Covered all the gotchas, and also did a very professional job.

[@jaym2062]

When i removed this spring instead of removing the bolt and lowering the bottom control arm, i just compressed the spring in situ and removed.

[@blackhippiericky]

I was looking for something like this, thank you. I have a rear random rattle and can’t seem to figure out what it is, but I suspect it’s the spring based on the way it feels when I hit a bump

[@blackhippiericky]

Not to mention I did both rear struts and strut mounts and it feels stiff

[@sebbbou5455]

Hi very nice video! How is the rear end links replacement? Are they easy accessible? Thanks

[@richmckay576]

Excellent work!

[@piercedasian]

Thanks!

[@Mooseguy15]

I have a question, apparently there is a different spring for auto and manual transmission, is it ok to use the auto trans springs on the manual model? Is it just rated for heavier weight?

[@transit1999]

Do you have a video on replacing the rear shock/strut? I have 1 leaking on my 2018 Mazda3 2.5L Touring. One of the concerns I have is do I have to compress the coil spring to remove the shock/strut?

[@bastogne315]

No u don't..

[@piercedasian]

I will be producing a new rear shock replacement video in the upcoming weeks on this exact generation of car. Just waiting on parts to arrive and I'll do my best to produce a vid for you (if you still need it). No you don't have to compress the coil spring. Ironically to make removal of the rear shock a bit easier you actually have to jack up the rear suspension to "straighten out the lower bolt to slide the rear damper off.

[@Coltron3000]

@@piercedasianI’m having trouble removing my rear stud bolts from the rear shocks. It’s the last part I need to remove to get the old shocks off. Did you run into this issue?

[@piercedasian]

@@Coltron3000I can't say that I did... the best thing to do is coat that bolt in liquid wrench/kroil/PB blaster and let it sit for literally hours (or even days if needed). The car I worked out came out pretty easily.

[@SuperFunkiman]

@@Coltron3000I’m having this same issue. After removing the two nuts above and larger nut below I am still not able to remove the old shock from the stud. Did you find a solution?

[@blub9217]

Awesome video! Do you know an easier way to get the upper nut off the linkage bar? Or do you pretty much have to snake your hands way up there? I stripped the upper nut in the process so now I have to figure this out. Thank you.

[@piercedasian]

Unfortunately it is what it is and it's a nuisance if things are rusted/seized or stripped. Time to use a cut off tool to cut the end link nut off and replace with new end links.

[@bastogne315]

Nice work..

[@piercedasian]

Thank you

[@fervorandvictory]

How can I get in touch with you regarding a Honda EU2200 generator question?

[@piercedasian]

You can email me at [e-mail]

[@XKatching]

do you need to do a wheel alignment after?

[@piercedasian]

nope not at all :)

[@kamerG]

Why is the spring replaced??

[@quattroesp]

Old, broken

[@scooterwoodley195]

Nice job!

[@piercedasian]

Thanks!

[@bastogne315]

U had me at lube..

[@piercedasian]

lol

[@dylanjames1048]

That was a completely unnecessary amount of antiseize. Great video anyways